Every institution should notice who must live with its decision but is missing from the room.
The empty chair is not a decorative symbol. It is a practical test. Who is affected by this decision? Who had the information early enough to participate? Who could speak without risking retaliation?
Representation begins before the vote. It begins with access to the agenda, understandable documents, time to consult and a real route back from the decision to the people who authorized it.
WE ARE NOT GUESTS AT THIS TABLE.
